Challenges and Solutions for PXO Implementation in Ontario
Two years ago, I attended the Ontario Traffic Council’s Active Transportation Symposium, a bi-annual gathering of Ontario practitioners to discuss More
Beyond the Automobile
Imagining the future of transportation. A blog by Matt Pinder.
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The Ideal Traffic Volume for Vibrant Local Streets
Instead of calling a street "local" and moving on, we should be more focused on lowering traffic volumes to improve livability.
On Speed Cameras
Based on a recent conversation with a friend who supports banning cameras, I've written this post to dissect some of the tensions at play on this issue, acknowledge why people are frustrated by them, and offer a technical perspective on solutions.
Innovative Solutions for Active Transportation in 2025
The field of active transportation is evolving rapidly at all levels of development, but there's still more work to be done on the forefront to solve our most pressing challenges.
5,000 Kilometres
Two years ago, I bought an e-bike to help with my longer suburban bike commute. This week I cycled my 5,000th kilometre with it. It's fair to say the bike has been a good investment.
The Power Broker: 10 Takeaways from an Aspiring City-Builder
After a year-and-a-half of reading, I have finally finished perhaps the most fascinating and involving book I have ever read.
Three Radical Ideas for Improving Ottawa’s Bank Street
Improving Ottawa's Bank Street for active modes and transit is a tough nut to crack, but with some big ideas at the network level, it may be possible.
Ottawa’s New Bridge is a Bicycle Traffic Generating Machine: Now Let’s Make it Even Better
The Chief William Commanda Bridge is off to a very strong start, but right now it's like an amusement park with one ride. With strategic investments in safety, placemaking, and events we can activate its full potential.
Hello, Mobycon!
I ve made a big career move! After packing up and returning my WSP things a few weeks ago, in mid-April More
10 Years of Beyond the Automobile: How it Started, How it’s Going
Beyond the Automobile started out as a simple ploy to get a job. From it emerged a passion for writing, and opportunities I couldn't have imagined.